The first order of business, after legislative leaders deliver opening remarks to their members, is Gov. Ron DeSantis' State of the State address.

With big money on the line, one lawmaker recently traded spreadsheets for a firsthand look at what exactly $306 million in public money buys.

The Florida Legislature is making a push to increase certain benefits for members of the State and National Guard. WFSU News was at the Capitol on Tuesday, where the legislative body celebrated National Guard Appreciation Day. Music from the 13th Army Band rained out over the Capitol courtyard Tuesday.

They spoke in favor of park and residential utility protections, along with changes to the state's citizens' initiative process.

The Florida Legislature must change its ways by challenging Gov. Ron DeSantis, resisting the temptation to make laws through last-minute bills and amendments, and giving the public a much stronger

Florida lawmakers have officially kicked off their 2025 legislative session. But the political aspirations of two of the state’s best known residents — Republican Gov.

In recent years, ambitions were largely dictated by the top-down priorities of DeSantis and prior legislative leaders.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis faces a newly skeptical Legislature as the state confronts property insurance and other issues in the 60-day session.

Florida’s ballot initiative process, a right guaranteed in the constitution, has long been used by groups to pass measures that have been otherwise stymied by state lawmakers. It’s how Florida got a $15 minimum wage, medical marijuana and felon voter restoration.